<h1>Incahuasi Archaeological Complex: The house of the Inca</h1>

Incahuasi whose Castilian translation is "House of the Inca" is the most important and strategic city built by the Incas in Lunahuaná Valley, located in the annex to Paullo, at km 30 the road to Yauyos.



The chronicles and archaeological research later revealed that the Incas to conquer this part of the coast, gave a degree of importance that the area Lunahuaná, that in building Incahuasi City, did the image of the Inca city of Cusco, according to the order of Inca Tupac Yupanqui.



According to tradition, Tupac Yupanqui decided to call this extensive administrative center of Cusco (the navel), just as the capital of Tawantinsuyu, and wanted their streets and squares bear the same names as those in him, but then left for the town Incahuasi current name.



Incahuasi The complex consists of several sectors:

The justice sector, with buildings for the judiciary, prisons, and a central plaza where executed convicts.

The military, with a large enclosure divided in its interior, forming numerous rooms allocated to the hosting of the troop.

The area of the house of the chosen, is the most colorful and is composed of workshops and ceremonial plaza. The women chosen were engaged in spinning and weaving for the Inca.

The Palacio del Inca sector, a trapezoidal-shaped building, which sits on the highest part of the hill, as was customary in Inca constructions, which prevailed around the building.

Between the two sectors is located above the colcas (stores). It has that name because of its shape. It is a large rectangle divided inside by a lot of walls that form numbers and square rectangular rooms have doors that do not communicate. It is also thought that this building was the one that housed the troops.



Public and private institutions signed an agreement for the enhancement of the archaeological site of Incahuasi, which is expected to increase by 40% of visitors arrive Lunahuaná Valley, which now range in the 200 thousand per year.
To reach the archaeological complex Incahuasi, first you must go to Cañete, then go towards Lunahuaná and from there take the vans to take you to your destination. It is located approximately 5 hours from Lima.

To visit the complex recommend that your clothing is light clothing, but to protect you from the sun. Hat, sunscreen, comfortable walking shoes and of course a camera.

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